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The Best Beaches in Aruba, From Crystal-Clear Water to Sublime Snorkeling Spots

You can travel across the Caribbean and back again and find it hard to find a more beautiful collection of beaches than the ones you get on the Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba. The destination is known for its beaches, […]

Turks and Caicos’ The Bight Breaking Ground Later This Year; Hotel Timeline Unclear

The Bight, a residential resort, has announced a multi-phased development plan, although it is not clear when the hotel itself will be opening its doors. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, […]

Bahamas Tourism Testing Preclearance in Florida

In what would be a major boost for those flying to the The Bahamas, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism said it was testing preclearance of flights in Florida. That would mean that travelers could go through immigration and customs in […]

Nevis Steers Clear of Major Irma Damage

The island of Nevis steered clear of major damage from Hurricane Irma, according to a statement from the island’s tourism authority. Irma’s landfall was not a direct hit, meaning damage was what officials called “minimal,” with winds closer to that […]

Caribbean Photo of the Week: The Clear Water of Abaco

The latest Caribbean Photo comes from Caribbean Journal reader Christine Bohler, who sent in this beautiful shot from the clear water of Treasure Cay, Abaco. Have you taken a great photo in the Caribbean? Send it to news@caribjournal.com with CPOTW […]

St. Maarten Airport Could Get U.S. Border Preclearance

St. Maarten’s Princess Juliana International Airport could get U.S. Customs and Border Protection border preclearance, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The DHS said Princess Juliana was one of 11 international airports identified for possible preclearance locations. If […]

VIDEO: Seeing Clearly in St. Barth

The joy of St. Barth is that, while it’s a tiny island, it’s full of tucked away spots, secluded beaches and romantic vistas. Just take a quick morning trip and you’ll have the sand all to yourself, like here at […]

US Preclearance Coming to Punta Cana Airport

By the Caribbean Journal staff United States Customs and Immigration is bringing US preclearance to the Dominican Republic’s Punta Cana airport. The move, which was first announced last year, is expected to take effect beginning in May 2017. It would […]

VIDEO: The Clear Water of Grand Case Beach, St Martin

It’s one of the best beaches in the Caribbean you may not have heard of: Grand Case Beach, the long stretch of sand in the town of Grand Case St Martin. But what’s easily the most beautiful stretch is the […]

Winair Cleared for More Caribbean Expansion

Winair could soon have a new hub in the Caribbean. The regional airline has been officially granted “airline” designation by St Kitts and Nevis Aviation Minister Mark Brantley. That means the carrier is now allowed to originate and terminate flights […]

The US Wants to Open Customs Preclearance at This Caribbean Airport

Above: Punta Cana Airport By the Caribbean Journal staff The United States intends to enter talks to expand air preclearance operations to Punta Cana Airport in the Dominican Republic, Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson announced Friday. The airport is […]

InselAir Expands Pre-Clearance for Aruba-to-Miami Flights

Above: an InselAir plane By the Caribbean Journal staff InselAir has announced expanded pre-clearance for passengers traveling from or through Aruba to Miami. The carrier had been providing the service four days of the week, but the company has now […]

These are Four Clear Ways to Stimulate Development in Jamaica

By Dennis Chung CJ Contributor MOST times when we speak about economic and social development, many of us think about the cost of infrastructure or costs associated with the government providing stimulus to the economy. Or if we talk about […]

Former Cayman Islands Premier Cleared of All Criminal Charges

Above: former Cayman Premier McKeeva Bush By the Caribbean Journal staff Former Cayman Islands Premier McKeeva Bush has been found not guilty of 11 charges of misconduct and breach of trust. Bush was cleared by a Cayman Islands jury of […]

Aruba Opens US Customs Pre-Clearance Facility For Private Planes

Above: Aruba Prime Minister Mike Eman at the official opening (Photo: PMA) By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba has officially opened a new pre-clearance facility for private planes. The facility, which is located at the Universal Aviation terminal, provides immigration […]

Bahamas, United States Sign Memorandum on TSA Pre-Clearance

Above: the signing ceremony (BIS Photo) By the Caribbean Journal staff The Bahamas and the United States have officially signed a memorandum of understanding for pre-clearance operations of the US’ Transportation Security Administration. The agreement formalizes the terms and conditions […]

Aruba Eyes Pre-Clearance Arrangements With the Netherlands

Above: Aruba By the Caribbean Journal staff Aruba is looking to establish pre-clearance arrangements with the Netherlands that would allow travelers to the Netherlands to be cleared by customs and immigration officials at Aruba’s airport. Aruba already has such an […]

Hess to Sell St Lucia Storage Terminal; Fate of USVI’s HOVENSA Facility Unclear

Above: the HOVENSA facility in St Croix By the Caribbean Journal staff Hess Corporation announced this week that it would be pursuing the sale of its terminal network in the United States, one that will include the sale of its […]

Nevis Premier: Path “Getting Clearer” to Geothermal Energy Project

By the Caribbean Journal staff Nevis has overcome a number of hurdles as it seeks to move forward on the island’s geothermal energy project, according to Premier Joseph Parry. “I am pretty pleased about it,” Parry said Wednesday on his […]

Jamaica to Drill for Oil, Gas in 2013, Considering Nuclear in Future

Above: Minister Philip Paulwell By the Caribbean Journal staff Jamaica’s Energy Ministry is moving forward with plans to drill for gas and oil in its offshore waters next year, according to Minister Philip Paulwell. The country has already drilled 11 […]

Op-Ed: Liquefied Natural Gas, Nuclear Power and the Environment in Jamaica

By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor There was an article in the Jamaica Gleaner last week describing the choice of an Liquefied Natural Gas plant (Fossil Fuel) for handling up to 460 megawatts over the next three years. We have probably […]

Op-Ed: Nuclear Energy in Jamaica

By Ramesh Sujanani Op-Ed Contributor Last year, the aspect of liquefied natural gas being of uncertain supply, and rapidly increasing in price, was brought to the forefront of the energy supply in Jamaica. Some months later, so-called “clean coal,” was […]

REDjet Nears Trinidad Clearance

New air carrier REDjet is close to securing final clearance for flights in and out of Trinidad, after a week that saw a great deal of controversy over barriers for the company in Jamaica and Trinidad. According to Ramesh Lutchmedial, […]

The Cayman Islands’ Seven Mile Beach Has a Brand-New Resort

A rooftop lounge. A unique food-hall concept. Copious local art. The Cayman Islands has a brand new hotel that just opened its doors this week. But the biggest amenity is still Seven Mile Beach, famous for its impossibly white sand, […]

Southwest Airlines Is Starting New Flights to Turks and Caicos, Cayman and The Bahamas

Orlando has become an increasingly important source market for Caribbean travel in recent years, with carriers like Spirit and JetBlue adding new routes to the region to destinations like Cancun, Punta Cana and Puerto Rico. Now, another carrier has is […]

This Is Saint Lucia’s Top All-Inclusive Resort, According to Travel Agents

St. Lucia has a host of high-end luxury all-inclusive resorts, from adults-only retreats to three-walled getaways with all-inclusive plans. To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. […]

From Anguilla to Aruba, the Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit This Summer

Forget the Hamptons, forget Santorini. And Florida? There’s a reason snowbirds go home in the summer. If you’re looking for a summertime beach getaway, the Caribbean is it. The water is deliciously warm, the trade winds keep you cool and […]

Frontier Airlines Is Adding Another Caribbean Island: Trinidad

For years, Caribbean regional aviation has been a constant struggle. Intra-regional carriers have come and gone, from the old American Eagle to LIAT. But now an unlikely candidate is starting to fill the void: Frontier. The American carrier has quietly […]

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